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FreeMind

Free and open source, Java-based mind-mapping app for the desktop featuring a hierarchical editor that emphasizes folding.

Example: Computer

Cost / License

  • Free
  • Open Source

Application type

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  • Discontinued

Platforms

  • Mac
  • Windows
  • Linux
Example: languages for presentation
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Discontinued

Last version from 2016. See https://sourceforge.net/projects/freemind/files/

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Features

  1.  Mind Mapping
  2.  Works Offline
  3.  Brainstorming
  4.  Simple installation
  5.  Hierarchical Structure
  6.  Distraction-free Writing
  7.  Mind Map view
  8.  Shortcut keys
  9.  Java based
  10.  Knowledge Management
  11.  Minimap

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Comment summary: FreeMind is appreciated for its simplicity and effectiveness in mind mapping but faces criticism for its outdated appearance and technical issues, particularly on newer systems. Users express concern about its development status, with some citing it as potentially obsolete due to infrequent updates and compatibility issues, prompting them to consider Freeplane as a modern alternative. Despite these concerns, many still enjoy using FreeMind for personal projects.
Top Positive Comment
faceinvader
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FreeMind is my favorite mind map tool, it's free, easy to use and looks simple and clean.

Top Negative Comment
ab1
0

I can't open old .mm file which has been created using older version of this program.

nihcap
0

Obsolete. Even when launching it shows a message asking to install Java 1.5 (a very old and now unsafe version of Java) in order to properly run Freemind. So, I uninstalled Freemind and now I'm using Freeplane, which is a modern and powerful alternative.

TBayAreaPat
Replying to @nihcap

For those who don't like the mess of Java, you might want to try this alternative Liberica JDK icon Liberica JDK I don't know how it will work/read in this instance, but it usually works.

Guest
0

Simple and free!

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jmartins
0

I don't believe this project has been discontinued. Latest update is 2019-12-11.

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Taurolyon
5

Not sure, but may be abandonware.

Hasn't been updated since 2016 (unstable), and last stable version was 2014.

RemovedUser
Replying to @Taurolyon

I think Freeplane is a much more up-to-date fork.

Chenlio92
1

It is a really very useful and simple application for making mind maps and plans.

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What is FreeMind?

FreeMind is a premier free mind-mapping software written in Java. The recent development has hopefully turned it into high productivity tool. We are proud that the operation and navigation of FreeMind is faster than that of MindManager because of one-click "fold / unfold" and "follow link" operations.

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Our users have written 15 comments and reviews about FreeMind, and it has gotten 479 likes

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